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With the National Cemetery Act of 1863 Abraham Lincoln established this cemetery for soldiers who died in the Civil War. Of the 7,500 Civil War soldiers buried here, 117 are Confederate. In the 1870s the Union Soldiers monument was erected to honor the 174 unknown Union soldiers buried at the cemetery. A large granite monument dedicated to �the Defenders of American Liberty Against the Great Rebellion� was erected during the 1880s. More recently, in 1989 a ceremony was held for the reinterment of the remains of 19 Union soldiers from the 55th Regiment and the 1st North Carolina Regiment located on Folly Beach missing in action since 1863. In 1997, a memorial in honor of Confederate soldiers interred at the cemetery was installed. Today soldiers of all wars are buried here.

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Palmetto Antique Gallery

Travelers strolling through downtown Beaufort will find many shops specializing in clothing, artwork, collectables and antiques. A favorite is the Palmetto Antique Gallery, offering 6,500 square feet of showroom space. A collectable highlight is the store's original 1920

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South Carolina National Golf Club

South Carolina National is George Cobb's last creation and showcases all of his design wiles. The layout takes full advantage of Cat Island'

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Fort Frederick

Now a part of the grounds of the Naval Hospital, ruins remain of an old tabby fort built by the British in 1732 for protection against the Spanish, French and Indians. It was abandoned in 1758

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Things to do near Beaufort, SC

Red Roof Inn

Newly Renovated Inn! Outdoor Heated pool and continental breakfast available between Memorial Day Weekend and Labour Day Wee...

Hilton Head National Golf Course - Weed

This course opened nine new holes in November 1998, giving it three nine hole courses that are played in three 18-hole combin...

Beaulieu House At Cat Island

We invite you to enjoy the ease of "Low-Country Living" in our spacious & comfortable riverfront home. Full course gourmet br...

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival

This weekend festival is full of activities showcasing the arts, locally harvested seafood, lowcountry cuisine, and the rich ...

Super 8 Motel

Motel is located 1 1/2 miles from Parris Island gate....